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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji (R, front) and his wife, Lao An, take a ride on a high-speed maglev train on an experimental track in Tsuru, Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Oct. 16, 2000, during his official visit to Japan. Zhu, who played a key role in China's economic reforms as premier from 1998 to 2003 under President Jiang Zemin, died on Aug. 12, 2026, at the age of 97.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji (L) talks with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on April 12, 2002, at the first Boao Forum for Asia held in Hainan, China. Zhu, who played a key role in China's economic reforms as premier from 1998 to 2003 under President Jiang Zemin, died on Aug. 12, 2026, at the age of 97.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji (C) takes part in a dialogue with about 100 members of the Japanese public on a live TBS television program in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2000. Zhu, who played a key role in China's economic reforms as premier from 1998 to 2003 under President Jiang Zemin, died on Aug. 12, 2026, at the age of 97.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji (R) shakes hands with President Jiang Zemin in Beijing on Oct. 22, 2002. Zhu, who played a key role in China's economic reforms as premier from 1998 to 2003 under President Jiang Zemin, died on Aug. 12, 2026, at the age of 97.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji talks with Japan's Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2000. Zhu, who played a key role in China's economic reforms as premier from 1998 to 2003 under President Jiang Zemin, died on Aug. 12, 2026, at the age of 97.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji is pictured in Beijing on July 1, 2011. Zhu, who played a key role in China's economic reforms as premier from 1998 to 2003 under President Jiang Zemin, died on Aug. 12, 2026, at the age of 97.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend an economic forum in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose during an economic forum in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend an economic forum in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an economic forum in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses an economic forum, also attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses an economic forum, also attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) addresses an economic forum, also attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L), in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Summer Davos begins in Dalian

The World Economic Forum's second largest annual meeting, known as the Summer Davos, kicks off in Dalian, China, on June 23, 2026. Over 1,700 people from political and business communities in about 90 countries and regions took part in the three-day Meeting of the New Champions, co-hosted by the Chinese government.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Masayoshi Matsumoto visits a booth of Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. -- where he serves as chairman -- on the opening day of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Masayoshi Matsumoto (front) heads to the opening ceremony of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.

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Japan, Vietnam agree to strengthen economic security

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau shake hands at the ministry in Tokyo on June 10, 2026. They agreed to strengthen cooperation on economic security, including efforts to build more resilient supply chains for critical minerals amid concern about China's restrictions on rare earth exports.

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OECD Council meeting

Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, holds a press conference after a two-day OECD Council meeting ended without issuing a ministerial statement for the second straight year in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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OECD Council meeting

Participants pose during a photo session on the first day of a two-day ministerial meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Council at the OECD headquarters in Paris on June 3, 2026.

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OECD Council meeting

Participants attend the second day of a two-day ministerial meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Council at the OECD headquarters in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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OECD Council meeting

Participants attend the second day of a two-day ministerial meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Council at the OECD headquarters in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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OECD Council meeting

A two-day ministerial meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Council begins at the OECD headquarters in Paris on June 3, 2026.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

TOKYO, Japan, May 21 Kyodo - A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

SUZHOU, China, May 22 Kyodo - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

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BOJ-hosted international conference in Tokyo

Donald Kohn, former U.S. Federal Reserve vice chair and senior fellow at the U.S. think tank Brookings Institution, makes a speech during an international conference hosted by the Bank of Japan's Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

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BOJ chief at international conference in Tokyo

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (R) shakes hands with Donald Kohn, senior fellow at the U.S. think tank Brookings Institution, after making opening remarks at an international conference hosted by the BOJ's Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

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BOJ chief at international conference in Tokyo

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda makes opening remarks during an international conference hosted by the BOJ's Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

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BOJ chief at international conference in Tokyo

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda makes opening remarks during an international conference hosted by the BOJ's Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member economies begin a two-day meeting in Suzhou, China, on May 22, 2026.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in China

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, following a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao (C) holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, after chairing a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, after chairing a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade ministers' meeting in Suzhou

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao holds a press conference in Suzhou, China, on May 23, 2026, after chairing a two-day meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum member countries.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to reporters ahead of a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows the venue of a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum being held through the following day in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows the venue of a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum being held through the following day in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows the logo of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at the venue of its trade meeting in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan agrees on economic cooperation with New Mexico, Wyoming

(From L) U.S. governors Michelle Lujan Grisham and Mark Gordon and Japan's Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 13, 2026. New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham, Wyoming Gov. Gordon and Ozaki agreed to strengthen economic cooperation.

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Former Japan PM Kishida meets with OECD Secretary General Cormann

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) shakes hands with Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, in Tokyo on May 13, 2026. Cormann met with members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's parliamentary league for the OECD headed by Kishida.

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OECD Secretary General Cormann meets press

Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 13, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets with OECD Secretary General Cormann

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 12, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets with OECD Secretary General Cormann

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) meets with Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 12, 2026.